Demba Ba is available for Chelsea’s home clash with Wigan after having a facial mask fitted to protect his broken nose. Petr Cech is also back for the Blues, though John Terry is out with inflammation of his knee problem.
Daniel Sturridge’s thigh injury continues to be monitored – he will undergo a fitness test on Sunday before the following day’s home clash with West Brom, according to Brendan Rodgers. Raheem Sterling has been passed fit for the Reds, while new boy Philippe Coutinho has started training after a recent injury.
Sir Alex Ferguson has Michael Carrick and Ashley Young back in contention for the visit of Everton, while Phil Jones should be fit, despite a recent bout of shingles.
David Moyes is “hopeful” Marouane Fellaini can shrug off a hip problem, though the Toffees boss admitted the big Belgian has “bad bruising”. Vincent Kompany “has a chance” of returning for City’s trip to Southampton and Peter Odemwingie is now available for selection for West Brom once again.
Thomas Vermaelen’s ankle injury keeps him on the sidelines for Arsenal, while Laurent Koscielny faces a fitness test on a calf problem ahead of the trip to Sunderland. The Black Cats could be without James McClean, who picked up an ankle problem on international duty in midweek.
All this and more is collected and collated in our team news section, where you’ll also find our updated predicted lineups.
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